Table 12-3

-Refer to Table 12-3.The marginal product of the second worker is
A) 90 units.
B) 85 units.
C) 80 units.
D) 20 units.

Question

Table 12-3
 
-Refer to Table 12-3.The marginal product of the second worker is
A) 90 units. 
B) 85 units. 
C) 80 units. 
D) 20 units.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The marginal product of the second worker is calculated by subtracting the total output with one worker from the total output with two workers. If the total output with one worker is 100 units and with two workers is 180 units, the marginal product is 80 units.

Table 12-3 -Refer to Table 12-3.The Marginal Product of the Second Worker